History:Mathers Bridge Completed 1927-06-16

From Indian River Lagoon Project
Mathers Bridge Completed
Name Mathers Bridge Completed
Date June 16, 1927
Description On June 16, 1927, John R. Mathers completed his wooden toll bridge across the Banana River lagoon between Merritt Island and Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. The manually operated swing bridge was the first roadway connection between Merritt Island and the beach barrier island.
Region Brevard County
Water Banana River
Article Mathers Bridge Historic Engineering Record


John Mathers
John Mathers